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Jemings Family History

Jemings Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Levings, Flemings, Deming, Jennings, Ewings, Heming, Comings

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Where is the Jemings family from?

You can see how Jemings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Jemings families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Jemings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jemings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jemings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Auctioneer valuer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jemings. 100% of Jemings men worked as an Auctioneer valuer and 100% of Jemings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Auctioneer valuer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jemings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jemings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemings census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Jemings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Jemings. For the veterans among your Jemings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemings lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemings

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